EDT 3470
Lab 4:00
Reflection 1:
1. As you start the journey of PBL, you need to keep in mind 4 main things. they are (1) Today's students are up to the challenge, (2) Projects are worth the effort, (3) Students live and learn in the real world and (4) New contexts encourage the project approach. Let's start with (1) Today's students are up to the challenge, which means that students are willing to take advantage of the new tools that are out their in the world. Every school may not have the newest technology, but if they do, then the students are ready to use it and figure out how it works. Next, (2) Projects are worth the effort, which means that instead of teaching your students the way you were taught, branch out and learn more things so you can share it with your students. Next is (3) Students live and learn in the real world, which means that their work should always somehow connect to the real world, so they understand it better. Last, is (4) New contexts encourage the project approach, which means everything that they learn, will be used in their benefit for them to succeed.
2. PBL overall, changes the students experiences because it involves them and it allows them to connect to the real world. Since multiple students share their ideas, thoughts, and knowledge, this leads to a whole community discussion.
3. PBL increases students motivation and improves student's problem solving and other higher thinking skills. It allows for students to be thinking about open-ended questions and it allows them to come up with answers to those questions.
4. Some issues that need to be considered are that teachers are going have to change their expectations from the students around. Along with that, the teacher has to be able to interact with their students differently. This is new for you and them, so a lot of changing is happening. As a teacher you will also need to change: how the classroom is set-up, how you assess your students, how you talk to the parents and other employees and how you manage your class.
5. New Tech high seems like a great place for PBL. I like how their technology is not the focus and it's a good thing that the students understand that as well. They know it is just a tool. It seems that the teachers all work together to make PBL very effective by the students, as well as by the teachers.
I agree that the PBL model would increase motivation. However, when coming up with lesson plans using this model and technology it is important to make sure that everyone has access to the technology, especially when your exceptions transcend the school day. I do agree that it is important for students to learn that technology is a tool (which can be hard with all the social media available). Overall, great reflection!
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